The Way of the Wise (Proverbs 13 Blues) 2

"The Way of the Wise" 🎶 The Way of the Wise (Proverbs 13 Blues) Verse 1 (Wisdom vs. Scorn - Proverbs 13:1, 13, 14) (Male Vocal - Assertive, setting the moral tone) A wise son hears his father, that’s where the truth begins, But a scorner won’t listen, falls prey to his sins. They despise the instruction, they break the law of the land, You follow the word, you got life in your hand. The law of the wise is a fountain of life, yeah, To turn you from snares and to save you from strife. He who scorns the word, he pays the debt in his soul, But the man who respects the command is made whole. Chorus (Diligence and Desire - Proverbs 13:4, 12, 19) (Male Lead with Full Background Choir/Strings - Dynamic and driving) The slacker's soul desires, but he never gets fed! The diligent finds plenty, and he gets ahead! Hope deferred, it makes the heart sick and weak, But when the desire comes true, that's the blessing we seek. The fruit of the righteous, it satisfies the soul, The way of the wise, it makes the broken man whole! Verse 2 (Truth and Lies - Proverbs 13:5-7) (Female Vocal - Reflective, sincere, focusing on character) The righteous man hates a lie, he keeps his tongue clean, But the wicked man brings shame, that's a destructive scene. One man pretends to be rich, but he ain’t got a dime, Another pretends to be poor, but he’s doing fine. The wicked are brought low by the fruit of their words, But truth saves the upright, like a flock safe with the herds. A wicked mouth invites trouble, a wise man saves his breath, Integrity guides the honest away from all death. Bridge (Hard Work and Counsel - Proverbs 13:11, 16, 20) (Male and Female Duet - Urgent, fast-paced guidance) MALE: Wealth gained quickly, it quickly declines, But gathering slowly, that’s where the future shines. FEMALE: Every prudent man acts with knowledge and care, The fool parades his folly, without a prayer! BOTH: Walk with the wise, and you’ll grow wise and strong! A companion of fools, he’s gonna suffer all day long! Chorus (Female Lead with Full Background Choir/Strings) The slacker's soul desires, but he never gets fed! The diligent finds plenty, and he gets ahead! Hope deferred, it makes the heart sick and weak, But when the desire comes true, that's the blessing we seek. The fruit of the righteous, it satisfies the soul, The way of the wise, it makes the broken man whole! Outro (Discipline and Legacy - Proverbs 13:24, 25) (Male Vocal with Choir Ad-Libs - Fading out with a steady beat) He who spares the rod hates his own son... (Choir: Don't hate him!) But he who loves him, is careful to discipline when the day is done... (Choir: Love him right!) The righteous man eats, he satisfies his need... (Choir: He gets his feed!) But the belly of the wicked will always be empty, yeah, they sow the wrong seed... (Music fades slowly on a final, sustained Am chord.)